6.2
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 12,500 miles
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Manufacturing recall P020449-S issued on January 23, 2003, however the consumer received the recall the first week of February. The repairs were made by an independent mechanic regarding the steering rack and pinion and also the power steering pump, the consumer requested reimbursement.
- De Pere, WI, USA
Power steering module failed at 5-10 mph while turning around in a parking lot.
- Appleton, WI, USA
Almost impossible to turn left. Turns to right with no problem. Power steering pump replaced with new one. Problem still exists. Steering wheel is off center, tilted to left.
- La Grange, CA, USA
Almost impossible to turn left. Turns to right with no problem. Power steering pump replaced with new one. Problem still exists. Steering wheel is off center, tilted to left.
- La Grange, CA, USA
Power steering pump went out and had it repaired. Power steering pump has gone out again. Took vehicle to dealer and, dealer replaced pump valves/hoses, and seals. Power steering pump wa sfailing continously. Please add VIN.
- Mechanicville, NY, USA
The steering started to lock up while turnig to the left and then the wheel would not return to center after making a turn without actualy turing the wheel back. I'm not sure how long the problem was there before we started noticing the steering difficulty but the fluid was really contaminated from the racks failure thus ruining the power steering pump also. We have had both replaced but the magna/steer is still inoperable, they are going to install another rack and pinion. When these racks fail it is very dangerous, thank you for your time and effort. Please let us know if Pontiac will remburse us for this failure, we have over a $1,000. In it and it's still not right. Again thank you for your time.
- Lacey, WA, USA
Steering wheel became difficult to steer due to loss of power steering fluid. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion. The steering wheel would lock up all of a sudden and become very difficult to steer, especially when turning the wheels.
- Desmoines, WA, USA
The car is hard to turn to the left. The rack and pinion went out. Power steering fluid leaked on both sides of the car. The motor on the driver side power window went out. The seat belt light stays on even after the seat belt is buckled. The air bag light stays on and the air bag was not deployed.
- Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering pump. Since the car was purchased brand new in 1997, 3 power steering pumps have been replaced. During one of the power steering failures, the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The manufacturer has been contacted.
- Greenbrook, NJ, USA
- Madison, WI, USA